Unless the holiday is in a major city where all the usual customs apply, the ideal clothing for a not-too-hot holiday in my opinion is a safari jacket over fresco trousers worn with saddle shoes. The combination has it all. The jacket has plenty of pockets for everything from passport to sunscreen. It can be worn over a polo or a tee, and dressed up with a scarf when the occasion calls for it. Or not. The trousers wear cool and resist wrinkles, and the saddles keep looking good with polish or without.
With those in hand man needs little more than a duffle with his underwear, swimwear and a change of shirts; a companion; a straw hat; a motor scooter and a locale like the Mayan or Amalfi coast.
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I would prefer mine with a half belt and will in time have one made. But having worn a full safari jacket on safari, I find the full belt just gets in the way. Still it certainly is a fine look.
Agree all the way except for the saddle shoes which I've always found rather ugly. Never mind there are plenty of alternatives depending on the going.
Love that safari jacket and really love those old illustrations. I worked for a textile importing company in NYC as a designer for a few years out of school and we had a lot of those hanging around the office. They lend a very sophisticated look I think, especially in color.
Great find there and a great article on the wardrobe. Can I tell you how much I'd love to be on the Amalfi Coast right now?
Jeff
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